What Is An O Ring? On Waterblocks

[CoolMaster]

I know kinda dumb question, but Im gonna be buildingit soon, and when u choose waterblocks on like Dangerdens store, there's an option for extra O ring? what is it? and should I get it?

 

 

and I need a vote, Plastic or brass fittings

so far I only have 1 person telling me to get brass,

thx

[Byron]

O rings are rubber rings that slide over the barb, when you tighten the barb down, the O ring will compress against the barb and the top of the water block making a tight seal. I didnt order any extra, but they are handy to have if you are uncertain about a barb. Get brass barbs for sure, plastic ones CAN break.

[CoolMaster]

so o rings, are already on the waterblocks correct? but ill order an extra just in case

 

or is the o ring basically just like a clamp for any other barb, but just for the waterblock basically?

[Nerm]

The O-ring basically works the way an O-ring works in plumping or when you attach a spray nozzle to a water hose without an O-ring what happens? lol yea o-rings are nice to have.

 

I also vote brass!

[CoolMaster]

but is it already on the waterblock, or do I have to buy extra?

[markiemrboo]

Actually, I do believe the extra O ring option is for the rubber O ring INSIDE the block itself, to keep water in the channels and stop it seeping out in between the bottom and top halves of the block. You don't need one, they'll already be one inside there.

[gravy]

Actually, I do believe the extra O ring option is for the rubber O ring INSIDE the block itself, to keep water in the channels and stop it seeping out in between the bottom and top halves of the block. You don't need one, they'll already be one inside there.

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just what the heck is that picture of in your sig anyways, ive been looking at it for days now wondering

[markiemrboo]

... it's my briefcase computer/server, which now sits in the cupboard! Did you not see my posts about it in the modding section?

[Guest Poopsicle Boy]

o rings on gas hoses for paintball gun feeds stop excess air seeping out. basically it forms a vaccum seal. make sure ur o-ring is in and not broken.

[markiemrboo]

o rings on gas hoses for paintball gun feeds stop excess air seeping out. basically it forms a vaccum seal. make sure ur o-ring is in and not broken.

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Yeah.......... he is talking about buying some water cooling stuff, new. The O ring is going to be in the water block, and it's not going to be broken. You don't need the extra one unless you ever intend on opening your water block, and even then you probably still don't need one! I opened mine twice and used the same ring with no problems.

[CoolMaster]

so why would U need an extra one?

if I am not going to open my block? why would i even open my block anyways?

 

thx

[Iggy]

You would need an extra o-ring if your existing ones wore out from use, etc. You would open the block most likely to clean it, as I've done several times with my Maze4.